The book of Galatians is one of Paul's earliest works. In it, he combatted the idea that faith plus works lead to salvation. He warned his audience about the danger of trying to obtain God's favor through the keeping of the law (and losing God's favor when disobeying the law). (4 Minutes/900 Words)
Read moreThe Struggle for Obedience, Part 4: Understand What He's Done (Mark 6:51-52)
Here we have a summary report about Jesus' healing ministry. This report is Mark's way of giving us a sense of the general atmosphere surrounding Jesus' life at that time and telling us that Jesus did more than he could record. (3 Minutes/600 Words)
Read more(un)Reasonable Trust #3—Habakkuk 3:1-16 —Praise
Sunday Message: (un)Reasonable Trust #3—Habakkuk 3:1-16 —Praise
Read moreJesus Famous Podcast | Nehemiah 1:1-11 - Facing Limitation, The Power Of Confession, And God's Passion For Renewal
How should we read the book of Nehemiah? In what ways does prayer connect us to God's heart? How do we encounter God when we experience limitations? In today's episode of the Jesus Famous Podcast, Pastor Nate and Pastor Riley will talk about how God renews His people by looking at what God is doing through the book of Nehemiah.
Read moreNehemiah 1—God Renews His People By Sharing His Burden
Sermon Notes: Nehemiah 1—God Renews His People By Sharing His Burden
Read moreTwo Ways: Choose One (Psalm 1)
One of the most well-known lines of American poetry came from the pen of Robert Frost, in his poem "The Road Not Taken." He wrote: I think many love the sentiment, partly because they feel their own lives are unique, that they also have taken the less traveled road. They feel they have resisted the way of most to pursue the path of few. (15 Minutes, 3800 Words)
Read moreGod Is Light, Part 3 (1 John 1:5-22)
At times, it will be the confession you make to others which will help you really overcome. But that confession has more to do with what we already talked about, walking in the light. We can't, though, merely tell others about our sins. We must also **confess our sins** to the Lord. (9 Minutes/2000 Words)
Read moreGood Pain (Psalm 119:71)
It's an astounding confession. The psalmist felt his affliction was good. Looking back on it, he realized he learned the Word of God *because of his affliction*. The pain was his professor. (1 Minute/200 Words)
Read moreA Guide For The Climb – Chapter 10 – Steeled For Pilgrimage (Psalm 129)
In the earliest years of my walk with Christ, God placed me in a church with a rugged man for a pastor. He and his wife suffered much physical affliction but also chose pain for the mission of Christ. They were some of the toughest people I'd ever seen. It was apparent that their Christianity took strength, and that their Christianity made them strong. (15 Minutes/3000 Words)
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